Dacula Middle School - Mission and Values

Dacula Middle School Mission Statement

The mission of Dacula Middle is to be a supportive community of lifelong learners, to respect each individual, and to inspire all to reach their maximum potential.

Staff Values

We will model, teach, and expect behavior which promotes honesty, integrity, responsibility, and respect.
We will provide a safe and secure learning environment.
We will demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement.
We will engage in professional learning on an ongoing basis.
We will actively seek to understand our diverse community.
We will challenge each student academically to achieve his/her full potential.
We will utilize effective teaching strategies based on best practices to provide students with motivating and challenging instruction.
We will collaborate with our colleagues to enhance teaching and learning.
We will utilize differentiated instruction to address the various learning styles and abilities of students.
We will communicate with parents on a regular basis.

Student Values

We will arrive to class on time.
We will pay attention in class.
We will always be on task.
We will demonstrate good behavior and not interfere with the learning of other students.
We will demonstrate good social skills and give encouragement when needed.
We will communicate with our parents and teachers.
We will be prepared and use good study skills.
We will be respectful of other students' learning styles.
We will respect the diversity at DMS and treat others as equals.

Parent Values

We will model and teach our children to show support and respect for our teachers, administrators, and staff.
We will support our children by instilling good study habits, proper nutrition, and regular sleeping routines.
We will show that we are interested in what our children are doing by making time to be involved with school activities and programs.
We will support our children by making sure they attend school daily.
We will communicate regularly with our children’s teachers.
We will support our children by reinforcing homework skills and providing assistance as needed.
We will reinforce the importance of reading at home by reading with our children and discussing the material read.